Definition ∞ Linear scaling describes a system’s capacity to increase performance directly in proportion to added resources. In blockchain networks, achieving linear scaling means that if computational power or network nodes double, the transaction processing capacity also approximately doubles. This is a highly sought-after characteristic for decentralized systems, as it permits them to handle growing user bases and transaction volumes without performance degradation. Many current blockchain architectures struggle to attain true linear scaling due to inherent limitations in their design, such as global state synchronization.
Context ∞ The pursuit of linear scaling is a primary objective for many blockchain projects aiming to overcome current throughput limitations and achieve widespread adoption. Layer-two solutions and sharding techniques are frequently discussed in news as attempts to approximate linear scalability for decentralized applications. The debate often centers on whether such solutions compromise decentralization or security in their quest for higher performance.
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